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 ABSENCES, AWOL, AND DISMISSAL IN GOVERNMENT SERVICE — WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

Attendance is a basic duty in public service. In the Philippine Civil Service, absences become an issue only when they are unauthorized or when they show a clear pattern of neglect.

AUTHORIZED VS UNAUTHORIZED ABSENCE

Absences are allowed if they are filed, approved, and supported by valid reasons. They become unauthorized when an employee does not report for work without approved leave or leaves work without permission. Unauthorized absences may lead to administrative discipline.

WHEN IT BECOMES HABITUAL ABSENTEEISM

An employee may be considered habitually absent when unauthorized absences exceed allowable leave credits for:

- 3 months in a semester, or

- 3 consecutive months in a year

This is a grave offense that may result in suspension or, for serious or repeated cases, dismissal from service.

30 DAYS CONTINUOUS AWOL

If an employee is absent for 30 working days straight without approved leave, the person may be:

- considered AWOL, and

- dropped from the rolls or separated from service

This is treated as abandonment of work.

DUE PROCESS STILL APPLIES

For shorter or repeated unauthorized absences, the agency follows due process:

- Notice to explain

- Investigation

- Decision and appropriate penalty

No employee may be dismissed without proper procedure.

REMINDER

File leave properly, inform your office in emergencies, and maintain communication. Public service requires presence, accountability, and responsibility.

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